Prepare a seafood dish for dinner that makes you think of salt water and waves! Crispy, juicy keto coconut shrimp is gluten-free and low-carb!
Is Coconut Shrimp Keto
Classic coconut shrimp that you might order from a restaurant or buy from the frozen food section of the grocery store is not keto-friendly. It is usually breaded with bread crumbs. Some are even sweetened with high fructose corn syrup!
I love coconut shrimp and didn’t want to give it up just because I’m on the keto diet. All I had to do was create a keto-friendly breading and mix together my favorite dipping sauce.
This recipe really does rival anything from a restaurant!
Keto Coconut Shrimp
This is a very simple recipe with just a handful of ingredients. There are only 4 grams net carbs per serving – and most of those carbs come from the dipping sauce.
The coconut shrimp by itself is very low in carbs, it is mostly made from high-protein ingredients (like shrimp, pork rinds, and almond flour).
If you want to cut back on carbs even more, just dip the shrimp into chili garlic sauce. I love how the sugar-free apricot jam tastes when you mix it with the garlic sauce, but it is totally optional.
Shrimp is really good for you. It’s a lean protein source that is also high in vitamin B12 – the one that gives you energy! If you need a lunch that will give you a “pick-me-up” then this is what you need!
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Keto
The best way to make crispy coconut shrimp is to use your air fryer. It avoids a messy stove and gives you the best shrimp without grease or extra fat.
Always preheat the air fryer before you use it. This will get it to the perfect temperature so your shrimp cooks evenly. You should also grease the air fryer basket too.
This shrimp has the tendency to want to stick to the basket, so spray some non-stick spray on the basket before you use it.
Don’t forget to flip the shrimp over halfway through cooking. The air fryer will cook half the food faster than the other half, so flipping makes sure that all sides cook evenly.
Keto Coconut Shrimp Sauce
This coconut shrimp sauce makes me think of beaches and vacations. It’s both spicy and sweet at the same time! Save this recipe because there are other fun ways to use it too.
I like to dip my homemade chicken nuggets into it. I like to use it as a sauce for other types of seafood too. Drizzle it on top of a low-carb poke bowl for a burst of refreshing flavors.
What To Eat With Coconut Shrimp
What is your favorite type of food to eat with shrimp? If you like fried foods, then munch on some keto bang bang cauliflower. I love eating rice with any type of seafood I make, so garlic cauliflower rice is a fantastic choice. Fans of Red Lobster will love these keto cheddar biscuits.
You really can’t go wrong with a simple soup on the side with it. A keto hot and sour soup will provide contrasting flavors that will wake up your taste buds!
Keto Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make this keto coconut shrimp. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes per batch
Servings: 6
Net Carbs: 4 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
Large shrimp
Large eggs
Almond flour
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Pork rind crumbs
Unsweetened flaked coconut
For the sauce:
Chili garlic sauce
Sugar free Apricot jam
Instructions:
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
Place the almond flour, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste into a shallow bowl, and combine well.
Add the pork rind crumbs and shredded coconut to a separate shallow bowl and stir to combine.
Beat together the eggs in a third bowl.
Coat the shrimp in the almond flour mixture, dip in the eggs, and then cover with the coconut crumb mixture.
Place the shrimp onto a well greased tray, and air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cook time.
Mix together the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl, and serve alongside the shrimp.
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Keto Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Equipment
- air fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Large Shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 cup Pork Rind Crumbs
- 1 cup Unsweetened Flaked Coconut
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup Chili Garlic Sauce
- 3 tbsp Sugar-Free Apricot Jam
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
- Place the almond flour, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste into a shallow bowl, and combine well.
- Add the pork rind crumbs and shredded coconut to a separate shallow bowl and stir to combine.
- Beat together the eggs in a third bowl.
- Coat the shrimp in the almond flour mixture, dip in the eggs, and then cover with the coconut crumb mixture.
- Place the shrimp onto a well greased tray, and air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cook time.
- Mix together the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl, and serve alongside the shrimp.
Notes
Net Carbs: 4 Net Carbs Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Shrimp Recipes
If you enjoyed this coconut shrimp recipe, here are some more delicious shrimp recipes you should try next! All of them are low-carb and my favorites.